Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) — Question 50

Which of the following is the MOST important benefit of an effective security governance process?

Answer options

• A. Senior management participation in the incident response process
• B. Better vendor management
• C. Reduction of security breaches
• D. Reduction of liability and overall risk to the organization

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The most significant benefit of an effective security governance process is the reduction of liability and overall risk to the organization (D). While senior management participation (A), better vendor management (B), and reduction of security breaches (C) are valuable, they are secondary to the overarching goal of protecting the organization from legal and financial repercussions.